Bachelor of Science, Nursing (Fast Track Program)
The "Fast Track" undergraduate degree is offered to individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and wish to make a career change. This program is four (4) semesters in length and admits students every spring semester.
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Looking for a traditional nursing program?
Go to: Pocatello campus
Submitting an application? Don't forget to apply to ISU first! For more information go to: http://www.isu.edu/enroll/admissions/. Remember, the Fast Track Nursing Program is an undergraduate program, so you will want to use the undergraduate application.
Background checks now available: Please call Nicole Barger at (208) 373-1785 for more information.
Why Get a BSN?
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is a critical first step for a career in professional nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs, recognize the BSN degree as the minimum educational requirement for a professional nursing practice. Recommendations by AACN state that education has a significant impact on the knowledge and competencies of the nurse clinician.
Nurses with BSN degrees are well-prepared to meet the demands placed on today's nurse. BSN nurses are prized for their skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion, and for their ability to practice across a variety on inpatient and outpatient settings. Nurse executives, federal agencies, the military, leading nursing organizations, health care foundations, community hospitals, and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate-prepared nurses bring to the practice setting.
The Idaho State University Nursing Program will admit 20 students annually. Once admitted, students will progress through four semesters to complete their nursing degree. Following the nursing curriculum will prepare students to become professional registered nurses and include the following essential components for all baccalaureate nursing programs: a liberal education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge, and role development.
Classes will be taught on the Boise campus and clinical experience will be offered at a variety of off-campus settings, including community hospitals, home-care and extended-care facilities, service agencies, and schools.
Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take the NCLEX_RN state licensing exam.